Carpets
Carpets have held much significance in the life of the Changpa nomads and continue to be made by the women of the families. By staying with their community we saw how diverse the patterns can get, each weaver has her own style and shapes. Depending on the size of the carpet, several panels woven on the typical backstrap loom are stitched together.
Traditional Carpet Making
Like this, carpets are made: the traditional tsug-den, typically measuring 90 cm × 175 cm, carefully woven to suit the needs of the Changpa nomads. Designed to be both functional and enduring, these carpets are used as sleeping mats, offering warmth and comfort against the harsh high-altitude climate. Each piece reflects generations of craftsmanship, where locally sourced wool, time-honored techniques, and the rhythm of nomadic life come together to create textiles that are as practical as they are meaningful.
Tsug-Dul Carpets
The tsug-dul, a carpet sized 200cm x 210cm was traditionally used as a blanket when the temperatures drop down to – 30°C.
All our carpets are made of sheepwool and yakwool, keeping the natural shades of the wool. The yarn is spun by hand, using an old technique of twisting a thick spindle.
Our fiber has not been chemically treated.
Development of Carpets
We are currently in development of the carpets. The ones you can find here are all for sale. If you are interested in a particular one please send us a mail on catherine(at)wearekal.com
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